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Grass efficient cattle will feed and grade well
Kansas rancher offers great feeding data from forage-selected cow herd. Mark Lohrding generally selects smaller-framed and habitat-efficient cattle and yet his cattle feeding data shows they produce...
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Are your bulls getting a real BSE?
Electroejaculation and a glance through the microscope is a tiny part of the breeding soundness examination. Our industry continues having subpar reproduction in the nation's beef cattle, and one of...
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Farm Progress America, September 4, 2019
Max Armstrong offers insight into the role of the National Guard Max Armstrong shares that National Guard is there in times of need, and you’ll also get a chance to see a special display at the 2019...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about gun bans, farmers bracing for another hurricane and military honors for a deceased serviceman. Kroger is the latest retailer to ban guns inside its stores.East Coast farmers...
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Climate change impacting livestock producers
Producers suffering from increased droughts, floods and storms By Emily Chasan and Gerson Freitas Jr.The meat and dairy industry is increasingly feeling the effects of climate change, but they’re...
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Farm Progress America, September 5, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some insight on a crop that’s getting plenty of attention - hemp Max Armstrong talks hemp and offers information from the National Hemp Association and the challenge of...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a Facebook snafu, a retiring congressman, federal ruling on beer packaging and more. Facebook might have inadvertently exposed millions of phone numbers.A long-time Wisconsin...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about rear-seat reminder systems, farmers preparing for Hurricane Dorian and plow demonstrations. Automakers are commited to making rear-seat reminder systems standard...
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Farm Progress America, September 6, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at the potential impact of African Swine Fever on china Max Armstrong shares some insight on the African Swine Fever issue in China and the trade war between the U.S. and China....
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about an anti-climactic football game, a fine for ignorance, Hurricane Dorian impact on hog plants and more. Football fans hoped for more excitement from the Packers-Bears game...
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Value-added doesn't always work
Here are some market-based tips for marketing calves this fall. With Labor Day behind us we will soon be into my favorite time of year, fall run. During fall run we get to see tons of good cattle, and...
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12 new beef products for the ranch this fall
Check out the products that have rolled across the BEEF editors’ desk lately. Beef editors have been busy at work to identify 12 new products in the livestock world. Check out this gallery for details...
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This Week in Agribusiness – September 7, 2019
Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong talk trade, market support, farm shows and weather this week Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full showPart 1Orion Samuelson and Max...
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Farm Progress America, September 9, 2019
Max Armstrong offers his insight on the mood of farmers after meeting dozens at major farm shows Max Armstrong delves into the question about “how farmers are feeling.” Max offers his insight on the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 9, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about inflation rates, USDA reports, a fired weatherman, an Iowa funeral and a mountain lion attack survivor. The government will share an inflation rate update this week.USDA will...
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Farm Progress America, September 10, 2019
Max Armstrong shares his take on surveys and the information provided Max Armstrong digs into surveys which farmers are bombarded with every day. Max shares his thoughts on surveys and the questions...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Husker Harvest Days, 2019 farming challenges, the USMCA and monarch butterflies. An Ohio State Trooper's car was hit while assisting a vehicle on the side of the road.It's...
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Farm Progress America, September 11, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at the potential of advocating for agriculture Max Armstrong digs into the term “agvocacy” which talks about the ag community to advocate. Max shares that younger farmers are...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 11, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about tornados in South Dakota, Husker Harvest Days, a tank car fire, a tractor accident and remembering 9/11. A tornado (or tornados) hit Sioux Falls, SD, last night.Several...
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Culling can be a healthy profit center
Stop culling cows and start marketing them to improve your bottom line. Dr. Charlie Baird was a big guy and quite an opinionated veterinarian who practiced medicine and ran a cattle operation in...
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